Could this be the next restored UK canal?

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[@malcolmelliott1876]

I used to live in nearby Barrowby over 20 years ago and it's brilliant to see the canal being more actively restored than it was then. The Vale Of Belvoir has a lot of great villages, pubs and moorings.. just the link to the Trent ... and money... to overcome.

[@Trevor.Adams640]

We often walk our dog along sections of the Grantham Canal, and I’ve cycled on the towpath all the way from the Trent to Grantham. There are sections where it’s completely dry and there are trees growing in the bed of the canal, much of it still has water and the towpath is mostly well kept - there are a few grassy sections that can be muddy in winter. It’s a great local resource and it would be great to see it completely back in use, but I don’t think I’ll see it any time soon.

[@carolynabramo7108]

Thumbs up Robbie. I love seeing narrowboating through your eyes. Keep it up.

[@altacat9702]

The Beer in the beginning warms a cold heart in Utah ...good humor/fun!!

[@paultelegdi2360]

Excellent video Robbie. I was very glad to learn that they’re restoring more canals. It’s also interesting to consider that back in the Industrial Revolution canals were vital for the growth of industry and the economy. Working families were squeezed into a small cabin hardly big enough to turn around.

[@brendancorrigan5038]

Loved the video, very interesting. Looking forward to Nottingham. Thanks, Robbie.

[@CourtAboveTheCut]

Hello we met recently on the Lichfield, in the KZbinr that was filming. Thanks for this video, I’m planning to cover by the Grantham soon so was a handy video to watch

[@alanhighet7292]

I moved to the area in 1983 and joined the Grantham Canal Society, keen to see the canal restored. Unfortunately, over the years there seemed to be more politics than restoration although over the past few years there has been a new push. The link to the Trent would cement the restoration especially if it was to join at Gamston Lock. This is probably the last thing to happen because it will be the most expensive but it would help funding as boats would actually turn onto the canal. Having said all that, it is a beautiful canal to walk and that is something I do regularly.

[@RobbieCumming]

Interesting thank you Alan.

[@MuddyBootz]

Hello Robbie, you are in a lovely part of the country so chill out mate. Nice to hear that there are dedicated people out there to carry out these restorations. Looks good nosebag in POTW. Cheers. Nigel

[@jiloute22]

Hello from Belgium, I saw all your vlogs, I noticed that you appreciate the Belgian beers, bravo you are a connoisseur

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you 😂🍺

[@ryanlotgd]

spent meny a summers day fishing on that canal as i was growing up in the muston area and up past the dirty duck havent been back to where i grew up for over 15 years thanks for some memorys :)

[@RobbieCumming]

You’re welcome Richard thanks for watching

[@Rose-Willow]

Great to see the work being done to restore the canal network!

[@johnnowacki6903]

Robbielad! Another great vid...you're looking good! And interesting to see the proposed restoration of the Grantham canal. Also looking forward to your next video visit to Nottinngham. All the best, and have a great weekend! Till next time...John

[@debraco7748]

some gorgeous scenery. Thanks for the vicarious trip.

[@michaelbottomley2520]

Nice to see the Grantham canal open again I am from Grantham I carnt see it coming back into the town again though

[@stilcrazychris]

Wow so much information Robbie. Very well done. It was neat to here about your canal system. I love stories like this. Real documentary stuff. Keep cranking on, Chris from Missouri

[@jigsey.]

Im originally from grantham. We used to walk the canal has kids Camping out at Denton and the Mucky Duck pub.. Thansk for uploading this brought back many memorys

[@flumpaustin1994]

Interesting. I didn't know about The Grantham Canal. The Trent does look a bit rapid! You could always while away the hours in the time warp clubhouse at Beeston! I don''t think it's been decorated since the early 70's haha. I am still on The Macc. Hurry up!

[@richardstuart325]

I used to force my bike through the undergrowth and mud on the towpath back in the 60s. At that time the canal was a hopeless case, dead and gone forever. Wonderful to see the towpath restored and in use. Will be even better when it is navigable again.

[@douglasgodfrey6514]

Hi Robbie Broke out the crank it hoody today, 1st time wearing a hoody at 63 but dam it’s good and warm Doug

[@RobbieCumming]

Yes Doug great to hear so glad you like it mate!!

[@diannedogwalker8935]

Great vlog Robbie, raising the flag for canal side pubs! Keep trying them about for the rest of us, someone has to do it!!! 😄

[@RobbieCumming]

🍺😩👍🍺

[@tonyp011]

I say that this canal should be on the restoration programme so that all those who live on the canals or hire boats for an holiday get another destination and canal to choose from when they either book their hols or when they start their journeys along the canals

[@Hedgey2]

used to work all around that area, it will be great to see the canal used again :)

[@garydye4270]

Churches. Castles. WHAT ARE YOU DOING, MAN!!! But seriously, I'm loving your zany, yet still fact-filled and picturesque, vaguely canal-related videos. Might just have to trawl back through old episodes in the long winter evenings ahead. Cheers from NZ, Robbie.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Gary!

[@craigbowie8925]

Hello Robbie, first caught you on Jasmine's Vlog. Love the name of your boat. I'm impressed you got through an entire video about Grantham Canal without making a single Downton Abbey reference. Cheers from Colorado!

[@RobbieCumming]

I’ve never seen it that’s probably why! Cheers for watching! 8^)

[@meanderingmedic]

Walked that a few weeks ago. Dirty duck definitely good. Windmill at Redmile and cow n plough at long Clawson pretty good too...

[@mattsmithlon]

I was born in Harby! have many memories or the canal! Would love to see it in action again! You should have gone to the Nags Head great pub!

[@michaelaaylott1686]

Fantastic video, as usual - absolutely hooked.

[@mjallenuk]

That was incredibly relaxing but also good fun! Thanks for sharing the grade 1 Beaver

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheere Matt! It’s spelt Belvoir but pronounced Beaver?!!

[@TheArmchairracer]

Hi. You passed me on the Macclesfield canal near congleton.. I love your videos. I acted like a loon.. have a good trip . X

[@RobbieCumming]

Oh hiya! Thanks for watching and letting me know, made my day 8^)

[@ronbearman6783]

Hi robbie Liked the vlog living just over the river from beeston wier you are very wise not to try your narrow boat in flood conditions The area along grantham canal is beautiful will be great when completed Look forward to vlog on nottingham

[@darlenecarman303]

You're looking great Robbie. Great video, very informative......loved the stick in the water.....

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Darlene!

[@sharonformella9433]

My local canal - great video

[@markbutton3886]

Robbie glad your enjoying Winnie the Pooh sticks measuring the river speed. Been watching you from your start, your a great video maker and an all round good Geezer. Keep "cranking it". Making a pilgrimage home in May for Crick and fill up on Uk stuff like pork pies, sausage rolls, walkers crisps.....all the best

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah cheers Mark sounds good enjoy!

[@roytabberer7427]

Lovely video, first one of yours that I have seen, will look for more. I agree with your comment about the Nicholson Guide Books about their comments. I live in the village of Fleckney, near the Saddington Tunnel on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union. The first Nicholson Guide Books said for Fleckney - "Grim industrial village, curiously placed amongst fields. No obvious reason for its existence, handy for supplies and fish & chips". I wonder if that has changed in later editions.

[@RobbieCumming]

Oh no ha ha! Well I don’t know, it seems as soon as they are published they are out of date, as they must take a long time to update every single place. I get fed up with the pub reccomendations as they are always wrong or miss out the really good ones!

[@dickyboyjr]

This is my local canal. I hope they manage to get it running. I read it was last used for moving night soil.

[@mommahil4323]

Looking good Robbie - will be a beautiful stretch when it's finished. Couldn't help noticing Maeve's name on your crew list - wondering just exactly what it is she is contributing?! Cuddles and appreciation possibly?

[@RobbieCumming]

Oh I can’t remember now! Think I put an explanation in the ‘last leg’ video where Lou arrives in Sheffield

[@mommahil4323]

@@RobbieCumming oh I did see that at the time but can't remember - age catching up and all that. It's good you've got mates all over the network

[@TheSkskitey]

Nice one Robbie , i do hope they get the canal up and running one day :-)

[@stevelong6358]

Nice one robbie..

[@joepineapples7774]

Liked the link with the pub in auf wiedersehen pet (series 2). Great stuff (and great series).

[@scottmills2627]

Beautifully shot rob Thanks

[@richchambers2979]

Come past you this morning walking the dog was early nice to see you enjoying beeston

[@andymurch1057]

Hi Robbie. I hope you are keeping well. It was good to see on on Floating our boat’s latest vlog but when can we expect to see your next episode?

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Andy, thanks for asking, I’m trying to get it out asap but just too busy with filming work and boat moving to get near it most of the time - but there’s tonnes of stuff in the pipeline, all will become clear soon!

[@andymurch1057]

Robbie Cumming thanks Robbie. That’s great news. Looking forward to it.

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video. I’m not sure why this video slipped past me but I thought I hadn’t heard from you recently so checked your channel and this was waiting! I’m now looking forward to seeing what it’s like to moor in Nottingham. Thanks as always for a great video.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Sylvia and good to hear from you. Well I guess if I posted more or more cynically had adverts it might have popped up more prominently on your feed but who knows..!

[@bex82uk]

Look forward to the next vlog. keep up the great work, Robbie👍🏻

[@michaelpilling9659]

Great video robbie. Read about GCS - target is 2030 when the canal will be open. A wonderful project well worth supporting

[@dulciebarnes6228]

Very interesting, thank you

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Damn that opening shot is good! Laugh out loud stuff too Robbie, thanks. :)

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Fran and Rich yes I had great weather for that shot and then probably just cabin fever for the lols he he! 8^)

[@Rollingforwards]

i love the grantham canal, its so peaceful and gets me away from the built up areas.

[@narrowboatclips4116]

Great vlog Robbie and brilliant work by GCS

[@leecollins3592]

loved catching up on all these vids m8 where have you gone hope your ok and alls well carry on cranking it m8 boating season has begun :) take care m8 hope to see ya back soon

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Lee! I like to think it’s always boating season though right?!! He he! All good here, I’ve just got a new job which is nailing me for free time at the moment but I am filming lots and should have another vid out soon. Cheers 8^)

[@TheVanmil]

did you know that the landing craft at beginning of the vid was the one used in the film saving private ryan

[@stevecooney1361]

Great vlog. 👍

[@stephengardiner9867]

I live within walking distance from our own Trent Canal, here in Ontario, Canada. Of course, unless it has been an unusually mild winter, it is still pretty much solid ice well into March and it is really more of a collection of lakes and rivers connected by short-ish sections of canals and locks. It was originally planned as a means of thwarting the feared depredations of the "evil empire" south of our border (this was the 1800's, after all... War of 1812... etc.) by providing an alternate and reasonably rapid transportation link to the Upper Great Lakes. Of course, by the time it was (largely) completed, its strategic purpose was obsolete... so... rather like in the U.K., it was repurposed for tourism/leisure purposes. Ironically, it is quite popular with American boaters! I gather, one can (with A LOT of free time on one's hands...) boat from Lake Superior all the way to the Gulf of Mexico through the various interconnecting canals, lakes, and rivers... just not with a narrowboat... Great to learn about the many canal restorations afoot.

[@williamsmith2919]

Another really good vid.

[@colmone5592]

Hopefully the restoration will pick up pace.

[@chrismccartney8668]

Canals often bought by railway companies 1. Removed rival. 2. Railway material could be moved by canal 3. Canal receipts give idea of what railway could carry..

[@davidclinch1358]

Thanks for another really interesting and informative vlog, Robbie.

[@andrewirobinson]

Good work at 6:26 Robbie. My sort of humour.

[@weatherdevil9029]

About time for a new video Robbie!

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah sorry about that!

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

All depends how many private properties it will look into.. The funding is easier to get the more houses along the route.

[@Watchbox321]

Should have cranked it down that river mate, would have made top rated content ;)

[@fireflyrobert]

Very interesting video thanks

[@MrJimbaloid]

Lovely vlog Robbie,loved it.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers man

[@MrJimbaloid]

Robbie just a thought. These vids are excellent, have you considered punting them on amazon prime cos I watch em like I used to watch the telly.

[@RobbieCumming]

I don’t think it would work fir me, I make these specifically for KZbin and I’m not really a fan of Amazon as a tax dodging low wage paying monopoly 🙀 but I might send some clips off to a few TV producers and see what happens!

[@Dbc3]

Loving the blogs keep up the good work🙏

[@TheChrysler56]

I’m here now Robbie. Just waiting to hear the clatter of the Lister. 🙏 ha! Not even a whisper in that vid. 😂

[@dianeshaw8778]

Hi, have followed your vlogs for some time now. Just seen you today pedalling like hell into Barton Marina. We are liveaboards but going back to land very shortly. If you know of someone who would like to buy a 9 month old 57 ft nb. Enjoyed the River Trent Vlog as we came from Yorkshire (Thorne) to the Midlands last Sept. Loved the cruise on the Trent. Will miss the canals and rivers.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Diane! That’s sad, I’ll take note of that, sounds like my dream boat but I imagine the price would be more than I could afford even if I sold my dear Naughty Lass. I’ll let you know if I hear anything from my Crank It Crew! 8^)

[@davidmorrison4027]

Love your travels mate!! Hopefully I will be getting home in the next few months!! And hire a cruiser on Lough Erne, seems like a lifetime since I have cruised it. Want to buy you a couple of pints of Guinness, how do I do that?

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks! That’s very kind, I don’t know how you can do that literally (unless by chance you bump into me on a canal somewhere!) but some have kindly sent me beer money tips via crankit.paypal.me 8^)

[@mikerobson1786]

Really interesting Robbie. I was a Student at Nottingham in the 1980's, I lived close to the Nottingham end of the Grantham Canal. I spent a lot of time running alongside the disused Canal. It is very scenic and would be a great addition to the existing Network in that area. This issue of the road going over the Canal. This is the big issue for a lot of proposed restoration projects such as the Montgomery Canal and also the upper reaches of the Lancaster Canal to Kendal which you went to have a brief look at yourself Robbie as I recall. The Lancaster upper reaches restoration would involve going under the M6 at least a couple of times unless the route is diverted. What is involved in going under a major road like this? Is it a case of 2 or 3 big locks down, an underpass below the road then 2 or 3 locks up again? How much does it cost approximately to go under a major road like this and how co-operative will the highways agencies be with such projects? Mike

[@RobbieCumming]

I’ve no idea Mike - I did ask how much funding was needed overall but did not get an answer I’m afraid. Love that you remember that video on the Lancaster, I must try to get my boat up there this year if possible.

[@mikerobson1786]

@@RobbieCumming Robbie, I recall hearing that the Lancaster restoration up to Kendal was estimated at £24M back in c2008. Inflation and likely under estimation would probably take that to £50M today. A lot of cash, but the route is c20 miles and does require a lot of roads to be under passed. The section in Kendal itself has been filled in, but remains as a walkway with the original canal bridges still there in places over the filled in canal. Digging out would be quite easy, it is the road crossing sections that would be more costly and challenging. If you go to the canal route in Kendal you get a real feel for how awesome the return of the canal to Kendal would actually be. I remember a lot of your vids. I think my favourite was the crankathon with Phil North of York. The scenery, the sand martins on the banks slow motions, the very witty double act with Phil. Phil steering sometimes allowed you to take some great creative footage

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Mike interesting info and great feedback always appreciated.

[@torsiWooldridgekitchenGardener]

Another great vidio 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 loven your humour 🤣👩🏽‍🌾 thanks robbie 😉

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Torsi!

[@cazw179]

I would worry about all the things under the water you can't see (and avoid) especially when the water is flowing so fast. 😮

[@SAM-zt2uy]

Look up “gauge map” it gives local river heights and flow of water.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cool. Not sure that would help me (I am almost retarded when it comes to maths and don’t understand figures very well) but definitely useful to others. I just use this and if the dial is heading towards red I stay put or get the hell out of there!! riverlevels.uk/derbyshire-cranfleet-lock-lvl#.XI-UaqSnyaM

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Try tracing the Robinetts Arm/Nottm Canal.

[@makonaima1]

GREAT NEWS GREAT VIDEO BUT MANY ARE BECOMING WORRIED ABOUT THE GENTRIFICATION OF THE CANALS AND THE CRUSHING bureaucracy

[@davidbagley1783]

Aloha from Hawaii

[@TheChrysler56]

Be great when that canal is completed. Like to help but saving up for our narrowboat. 😊££££’££££

[@SailingWithVampires]

Pork pie country!?!? Where’s Kevin??

[@walks-explores]

Fab video 😁

[@iangascoigne8231]

How to check the flow of the river Pooh sticks.

[@RobbieCumming]

I only use scientific methods

[@iangascoigne8231]

Robbie Cumming That’s what I thought.

[@jezlanejl]

Are you ok mate?, ive missed your videos lately. Just checking you are ok? Peace.

[@RobbieCumming]

All good mate thanks for thinking of me. Tbh I’ve been struggling to find the time to edit the current vlog (Nottingham) but it will be out soon. I have been travelling/filming/editing tonnes of stuff for a secret project as well but that’s all I can say for now!!

[@jezlanejl]

Cool man, good to know you ok. Really looking forward to your video dude, Life is just a little bit shittier without them. Take care fella. :)

[@jonel1070]

Glad someone asked, we were getting concerned as well.

[@FloatingOurBoat]

....oh Fran says hi x

[@johnhartley3596]

Pooh sticks to pass the time?

[@WoodstockIT]

Awesome. Great video, love your sense of humour. Keep ‘em Cumming. Errr...

[@wsatnutter9674]

top man

[@thecanucklehead7351]

Aren't you a bit old for pooh sticks mate? Nice one Robbie.

[@Thelegend-gt5lb]

Did you take the footage with the drone if so what drone have you got

[@RobbieCumming]

Not my footage. Read the accompanying text on the clips

[@TesticularcancerUK]

where you headed this summer robbie?>

[@RobbieCumming]

Somewhere very close to you but not quite! Macclesfield canal and Liverpool docks again

[@TesticularcancerUK]

@@RobbieCumming will drop some beer in robbie,

[@cyberi4a]

Looks like a lot of work to restore that canal and would take years to do.

[@RobbieCumming]

True but I think funding is the only thing holding it back, apart from that its just straightforward civil engineering apparently!

[@daz3785]

Robbie, I am I on your crew? can't remember if I did the patronising thing

[@RobbieCumming]

You did patronise me but... ha ha! You’re already in the book from a previous episode, but tell you what I can send you a hoody or t shirt or sunmat if you text me your address/sizes?

[@oscartravis5740]

RIP Sean Lock. Sorry, wrong vid!

[@Alternativesmallholding]

Fantabulous as ever Robbie - Wish I was cool enough for your pyramid scheme

[@RobbieCumming]

😂👍

[@stuart6412]

Can't see it can you can't even restored our city centres which more importantly is the canals.

[@spencerwilton5831]

The difference is city centres are the responsibility of local councils, hence nothing ever gets done, or when it does it's an expensive failure. Canals, by and large, are restored by volunteers who often form trusts and may work for years to raise funds and restore small sections at a time. Because these projects are undertaken by passionate members of the public not paid bureaucrats there is no limit to what they can achieve...Never underestimate the abilities of the ordinary British man to get something done!

[@harrynew340]

Stop it we cant maintain the canals weve got if you want something to do come and dig my garden or dredge the stratford canal or the oxford canal or the grand union canal or the bcn or the stafs and worcester or the langollen or the trent and mersey or a dozen others for god sake stop it you are not helping the canals to survive by opening more .

[@jrpo6379]

AYE! Who cares about the stick. Go back to the higgens boat man.. WTF? You skimmed right over it like it was nothing.

[@russjones4034]

Sorry my friend but I am going to cut your channel loose. You just don't post any videos. Good luck.